Fitting Downpipes To Gutters

Using a straight edge join the marks to create a vertical line that shows where the centre of the downpipe will be.

Fitting downpipes to gutters.

Your gutters must comply with national plumbing and drainage code as nzs 3500 3 2003 which you can find in your local library. Before buying talk with your supplier to ensure the gutter system you have selected meets the criteria. Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter. Place a step ladder under the area you are installing the downspout.

Gutters over flows add downspout to bring water down from roof faster. Step 2 drill a hole in the bottom of the gutter at the 4 inch mark with a 1 inch hole saw attachment to the drill. Watch and learn how and stop. It could be a stop end outlet at the end of the gutter or a running outlet in the middle of the gutter.

Its easy less than 30 minutes and under 30 00 in parts. This will be joined to the downpipe which you ll need to position directly over the ground level drain. If the gutter run measures longer than 40 feet 12 2 m it should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end. Fit the gutter in place which normally just clips in with the appropriate stop ends connectors and gutter outlet for the downpipe.

If you bought a flexible downspout extension chances are you re trying to redirect rainwater from making a puddle at the base of your foundation. Stratco manufactures a wide range of gutters and downpipes that are compatible with the stratco fascia system. For pricing and availability. Amerimax flex a spout 24 in brown vinyl downspout extension.

Using a plumb bob that hangs from the outlet to the drain as a guideline draw several marks onto the wall to show where the downpipe will run. Collapsed how to fit new guttering. Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. These include the og quad edge and smoothline gutters to name a few.

For pricing and availability. Gutters accessories downspout components. The minimum gutter fall to a downpipe is 1 500 meaning an extra 2mm of fall for each metre of gutter. Cut it to length with a hacksaw and removing any burrs with a half round file.

Start by fitting the section of guttering with the outlet. It is important that the building structure. You can double check the fall with your spirit level. Fascia design considerations stratco fascia and gutter systems are compatible with normal building construction.

How to fit a downpipe.